
Colombian billionaire takes control of UK's struggling Metro Bank
Jaime Gilinski Bacal, a Colombian banking and real estate entrepreneur, has taken control of Metro Bank as part of a bigger rescue deal to fill a hole in the UK lender's finances.
2023-10-09 16:55

Reforms could boost World Bank lending to developing countries by nearly $190 billion -study
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON Reforming the World Bank's approach to risk could unlock nearly $190 billion in additional
2023-09-27 07:56

US approves first-ever military aid to Taiwan through program typically used for sovereign nations
The Biden administration has approved the first-ever transfer of US military equipment to Taiwan under a program typically saved for sovereign nations, according to a notification sent to Congress on Tuesday.
2023-08-31 08:51

What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?
He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams.
2023-07-11 02:22

Sweden Nato membership: Turkey calls for new EU membership talks
President Erdogan says he will back Sweden's Nato bid in return for the renewed dialogue.
2023-07-10 20:19

Ukraine to receive $1.5 billion from World Bank to support reconstruction
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine will receive $1.5 billion from the World Bank to support reconstruction and recovery, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
2023-06-30 19:21

Analysis-China moves to shut a lifeline for cash-strapped local governments
By Jason Xue and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE Pressure is mounting on China's cash-strapped local governments as authorities move
2023-06-21 07:21

Japan regulator exploring ways to bolster leveraged buyout financing
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO Japan's financial regulator is exploring ways to bolster financing for leveraged
2023-06-07 16:18

US hotel operators bank on 'extended stay' brands to navigate tight financing
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Bianca Flowers NEW YORK U.S. hotel executives say they are betting on brands that
2023-06-06 01:58